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Water Features Add Architectural Flair, Wellness Benefits And Real Estate Enhancements To A Home

Water is life! We need it for survival, but it also has benefits as a design and architectural feature in our homes. Check out my latest piece on this topic and join the Clubhouse conversation this afternoon for expert advice on adding one to your place. The good news is, you don’t need a patio or yard to add a water feature to your home, so condo and apartment dwellers rejoice!

Poolside table with built-in LED lighting (shown in purple) and waterfall cascading into pool. Table has four white chunky stools flanking it.

Poolside dining is enhanced with light and water table falls. 
(PHOTO: PHIL KEAN DESIGN GROUP / UNEEK IMAGE)

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Koi pond with mini waterfall, rocks and lily pads.

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kitchen with leaf design on wall tile, modern blue cabinets and open wood shelves.

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Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS,  MCCWC

Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC
San Diego, CA

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